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Global Sizzling: July was Hottest Month on Record, NOAA Says
By Seth Borenstein. Earth sizzled in July and became the hottest month in 142 years of recordkeeping, U.S. weather officials announced. As extreme heat waves struck parts of the United States and Europe, the globe averaged 62.07 degrees (16.73 degrees Celsius) last month, beating out the previous record set in July 2016 and tied again… SEE MORE
NOAA Announces 2022 Grant Opportunity for Marine Debris Removal
The NOAA Marine Debris Program recently announced their FY 2022 Marine Debris Removal notice of funding opportunity. Projects awarded through the removal grant competition will create long-term, quantifiable ecological habitat improvements for NOAA trust resources, with priority consideration for efforts targeting derelict fishing gear, abandoned and derelict vessels, and other… SEE MORE
Fire Up the Grill and Eat Seafood, America!
Summer is in full swing and the smell of delicious grilled food is wafting through the air wherever you go. Seafood is sometimes overlooked when it comes to grilling, but there are so many ways you can prepare grilled seafood it’ll make your head swim! Grilling seafood is easy as… SEE MORE
U.S. High-tide Flooding Breaks Records
Coastal communities across the U.S. saw record-setting high-tide flooding last year, forcing residents to deal with flooded shorelines, streets, and basements — a trend that is expected to continue into 2022 and beyond without improved flood defenses, according to a new NOAA report. High waters are affecting coastal economies and… SEE MORE
'Destructive' Severe Thunderstorm Warning to Trigger Emergency Alerts on Mobile Phones
The National Weather Service has announced that a new category of "Destructive" Severe Thunderstorm Warning will trigger wireless Emergency Alerts on mobile phones starting August 2. Severe thunderstorms can be life threatening, but not all severe storms are the same. The National Weather Service has announced that a new category… SEE MORE
News from Our Coasts: July 2021
NEWS & UPDATES FOR JULY Updates from US Harbors News & Virtual Events from Our Partners Updates from Our Coastal Business Community Photos of the Month Updates from US Harbors The world's largest trade show of sport fishing kicks off tomorrow. Join ICAST Orlando for their virtual show and learn… SEE MORE
Massive Wildfires in US West Bring Haze to East Coast
By Gillian Flaccus. PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Wildfires in the American West, including one burning in Oregon that’s currently the largest in the U.S., are creating hazy skies as far away as New York as the massive infernos spew smoke and ash into the air in columns up to six… SEE MORE
AP Interview: EPA Water Chief on Clean Water Protections
By Suman Naishadham. WASHINGTON (AP) — To finally determine a lasting definition of waterways that qualify for federal protection under the Clean Water Act, the Environmental Protection Agency’s new water director says everyone with a stake in the issue will need to be engaged. Radhika Fox recently spoke to The… SEE MORE
Rare Historic Canoe Found Among South Carolina River Rapids
COLUMBIA, SC. (AP) — Conservationists have pulled a historic canoe from a river at the Georgia-South Carolina line and plan to put it on display. Volunteers with the Chattooga Conservancy hauled the weathered wooden canoe out of the South Carolina side of the Chattooga River on Tuesday after a group… SEE MORE
Headed Offshore? How to Get Real-Time Weather Forecasts & Conditions
Getting Accurate Forecasts and Conditions When You're Offshore Can Be A Challenge: Here's a Solution! SiriusXM Marine provides graphical weather and fishing info for boaters, allowing you to know the conditions ahead. Features include radar, storm cell info, lightning strike locations, marine zone forecasts, wind/wave info, and more. The service… SEE MORE
Coast Guard Urges Hurricane Preparedness Ahead of Tropical Storm Elsa
PORTSMOUTH, Va. - The Coast Guard urges caution to Mid-Atlantic mariners, boaters and beachgoers as Tropical Storm Elsa impacts the region. Tropical storms are dangerous, can create treacherous conditions and can cause gale-force winds sooner than anticipated. Mariners, boaters, and beachgoers alike should stay safe, alert and follow advisories as… SEE MORE
Fun Facts About America's Birthday
Get in the patriotic spirit with a few of our favorite informative facts about Independence Day! SEE MORE